A book report may best be defined by what
it is not. It is not simply a restatement of the contents
of the original work. A book report summarizes main ideas,
but it also provides interpretation and evaluation based upon
the context of the original work and its purpose and
intended audience. Of course, book reports themselves have
a purpose and audience; therefore the form and content of the
book report will vary accordingly. The links below provide
explanations and examples.